Author: The Orthopaedic Center (TOC)

MCL Injuries: What To Know About Treatment and Recovery

MCL, or medial collateral ligament, is a wide thick band of tissue that runs down the inner part of the knee from the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shinbone) about 4 – 6 inches from the knee. If you have injured your MCL, keep reading to learn more about treatment and recovery.

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Mask Preferred Policy

Mask PreferredTOC is enforcing a “Mask Preferred” policy at all locations. This policy is in compliance with the current OSHA workplace recommendations in place.

Effective December 6, 2021:

  • Vaccinated TOC staff will follow a Mask Optional policy
  • Unvaccinated TOC staff will follow a Mask Preferred (not required) policy
  • TOC patients will follow a Mask Preferred (not required) policy
  • No-Lobby Waiting: Patients will continue have the option to wait in their vehicle after checking in for their appointment.
  • If you are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please call so that we can reschedule your care.

We look forward to providing you and your family with exceptional orthopaedic care.

Athlete of the Year – Nicholaus Stokes

CONGRATULATIONS to Nicholaus Stokes from St. John Paul II Catholic High School.
He was named the TOC Sports/ Huntsville Hospital Sports Center 2020-2021 Athlete of the Year Scholarship Winner!

Nicholaus has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to use for future schooling.
Please congratulate Nicholaus and all our Athlete of the Year candidates on an amazing school year!

Nicholaus Stokes

Nicholaus Stokes

St. John Paul II Catholic High School

Football / Wrestling / Basketball / Track & Field

4.16 GPA

 

– 2-Year Varsity Football Letterman & Team Captain / 3-Year Varsity Basketball Letterman / Varsity Wrestling / Mtn. Bike Team

– National Honors Society / Boys State Candidate / Honors & AP Courses / Rotary Youth Leadership Award / Student Council

– Volunteer Community Service (178 Total Hours) / Basketball Junior Coach / Green Team Volunteer / School Volunteer

 

Athlete of the Year – Gracie Lynn Butler

CONGRATULATIONS to Gracie Lynn Butler from Hazel Green High School.
She was named the TOC Sports/ Huntsville Hospital Sports Center 2020-2021 Athlete of the Year Scholarship Winner!

Gracie Lynn has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to use for future schooling.
Please congratulate Gracie Lynn and all our Athlete of the Year candidates on an amazing school year!

Gracie Lynn Butler

Hazel Green High School

Volleyball / Tennis

4.35 GPA

 

– Volleyball — 1st Team All-State – 3x / Maxx Preps “Best Player in the State” / State Champion / Tennis – #1 Seed & Co. Champ

– AP Scholar / Girls State Candidate / National Honors Society / Trojan Ambassador / Student Council / Numerous Subject Awards

– Church Bible Study Leader / Special Olympics Volunteer / S.P.A.R.K.S. Member (Assist In youth schooling) / Church Volunteer

Gabe Scales – Athlete of the Week – April 2021

Congratulations to Gabe Scales from Huntsville High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for April 2021!

 

 

Gabe Scales

Huntsville High School

Cross Country / Track

4.5 GPA

 

 

– 4×800 Relay State Champion / School Record holder / 3x XC State Champion / 2-Year All-State Cross-Country Team Member

– “A” Honor Roll – 4 Years / Score of 35 on ACT / National Honors Society Member / Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society

– Active Church Youth Group Member / Mission volunteer / Community Outreach Volunteer

Avery Tucker – Athlete of the Week – April 2021

Congratulations to Avery Tucker from Buckhorn High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for April 2021!

 

 

Avery Tucker

Buckhorn High School

Cheerleading

4.40 GPA

 

 

– 5-Year Varsity Cheerleader / 5x UCA All-American / 2x State Champion / 3x Region Champion / 2x D2 Summit National Champ.

– Presidential Scholarship Recipient / Top 5% of Graduating Class / AP Scholar Award Recipient / National Honor Society

– Alabama Girl’s State Delegate / Student Council President / BHS Student Ambassador Captain / School FCA Leader